Lukas Miller

UCF students had the opportunity to hear insights and writing strategies on Wednesday from a former UCF professor who authored a book that tells the story of a girl living in the country where they grew up.The author, Dr. Ivonne Lamazares, spoke at the event hosted by Writers in the Sun, a UCF organization that is dedicated to showcasing nationally acclaimed authors, according to its Instagram.
Lamazares, who earned her undergraduate degree at Barry University, went on to obtain her mast...

The Knights Against Genocide Coalition marched for the first time to protest the lack of disclosure of UCF's financial investments in relation to the Israel-Hamas war, among other issues, in front of Millican Hall on Thursday.This protest was the coalition's launch and first action on campus. The coalition demanded UCF to disclose its financial investments, questioning if there is a tie to the Israel-Hamas war, and divest from weapon manufacturers who protesters said may aid in human rights abus...

A transfer student with autism captured the love and support of UCF's student body with short, simple motivational videos across social media this fall, but who is he offline?Meet "@OrionThaScholar," the young man whose TikToks have taken one of the nation's largest universities by storm, posting mainly content centered around being a UCF student and other lifestyle content.
Posts usually feature videos of Orion standing somewhere on UCF's Main Campus with overlayed text such as "I have...

Young Americans for Freedom at UCF hosted a flag planting event on Thursday to remember those who died in the 9/11 attacks — 24 years after the twin towers were struck. The club brought 2,977 mini American flags, representing the number of lives lost that day, available to those walking by to place one down outside Trevor Colbourn Hall. Attendees could grab as many as they desired and could also take some free merchandise on their way out.
Founded late last spring, organizers said YAF de...

Pickleballs soared and paddles crashed as UCF's Student Government and the Recreation and Wellness Center hosted a pickleball tournament to celebrate the opening of the UCF pickleball courts' first anniversary on Thursday afternoon.

UCF Athletics hosted a day full of fun and games for kids ranging from toddlers to eighth graders at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Kids Clinic on Saturday, at The Venue. All the boys and girls got to try out most of the sports that UCF has women’s teams for, including basketball, cheer, golf, rowing, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.
The event started with kids and families coming into The Venue and trying out different activities and challenges while UCF players and...

The Orlando Police Department ended its sting operation “Operation Night Cap” in December 2024, which led to the discovery of 40 nightclubs and bars in the downtown area that were in violation of drug distribution and the after-midnight sales permits.

After placing 13th at the Sea Best Invitational last month, UCF men's golf placed the highest it has all season, placing seventh at the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational in Gainesville on Saturday.

The Knights traveled to the Mark Bostick Golf Course, home of the UF men's and women's golf team, built in 1921. The Gators Invitational was originally set to play on Saturday Feb. 17 and Sunday Feb. 18 but due to inclement weather, the first 36 holes were played on Friday and the last 18 on Saturday.

The Knights bounced back with the help from a huge performance from senior Egor Eroshenko. Eroshenko placed fourth overall and scored -7 under-par overall.

After a heartbreaking lost to the UConn Huskies, fans packed the UCF Softball Complex and let the Georgia State Panthers hear it this Sunday as the Knights won 7-2.

The UCF Knights softball team (4-1) hosted the Georgia State Panthers (2-3) on a hot and windy Sunday afternoon. The game marked the Knights' fifth game of the Black and Gold Classic, and their final one of opening weekend.

UCF started off strong in the first inning, allowing no hits and no runs for Georgia State.

The Knights scored first against the Panthers in the bottom of the second inning on a sacrifice fly that plated fifth-year first baseman Shannon Doherty. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the third inning, Doherty struck again, hitting a one-out single to the right to score two runs.

The Knights bounced back after a tough loss against the Stetson Hatters, beating the Lipscomb Bisons 72-57 on Saturday at the Addition Financial Arena.The Knights also scored a total of 34 points in the paint, opposed to the Bisons' 14. The Knights bench scored a total of 23 points, while the Bisons only scored four.
“I had confidence in those guys and I wanted them to get out there” UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins said. “You have to have a deep bench and guys who you can trust and count o...